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Effect of dislocations, Al-3(Sc,Zr) distribution and ageing temperature on theta ' precipitation in Al-Cu-(Sc)-(Zr) alloys

Baptiste Thomas Jean Rouxel

The 2xxx series aluminium alloys, which contain Cu as the main addition element, are widely used in the aerospace industry for their high specific strength. The main strengthening contribution in these alloys comes from the formation of theta' precipitates ...

ELSEVIER SCI LTD2020

Multi-factorial models of a carbon fibre/epoxy composite subjected to accelerated environmental ageing

Thomas Gmür, Joël Cugnoni, Enrique René Guzman Solares

Among materials being introduced in the aerospace industry, the carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) have a place of privilege because of their exceptional stiffness-to-mass ratio. However, the polymer-based matrix is vulnerable to damages by environmen ...

Elsevier2014

Microfabricated electrospray emitter arrays with integrated extractor and accelerator electrodes for the propulsion of small spacecraft

Herbert Shea, Caglar Ataman, Simon Dandavino, Daniel George Courtney, Subha Chakraborty

Microfabricated electrospray thrusters could revolutionize the spacecraft industry by providing efficient propulsion capabilities to micro and nano satellites (1–100 kg). We present the modeling, design, fabrication and characterization of a new generation ...

Iop Publishing Ltd2014

Economic and environmental assessment of alternative production methods for composite aircraft components

Jan-Anders Edvin Maansson, Véronique Michaud, Robert Andrew Witik

The use of carbon fibre reinforced plastics is steadily increasing in the aerospace industry as rising fuel costs and concerns over the environment push airframe manufacturers to improve aircraft efficiency. The high costs associated with manufacturing car ...

Elsevier2012